Industry veteran reaches out to help North Carolina storm victims
ARDEN, N.C. — They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Industry veteran David Madora took that saying to a whole new …
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CIN Week 5 analyzes how the economy will impact furniture buying
Half of shoppers surveyed said they plan to put some purchases on hold because of inflation and higher prices HIGH POINT — There’s been a …
An open letter to the industry
My name is Ray Allegrezza, and I have had the pleasure of reporting on this industry for more than 30 years. In that time, I’ve …
Results matter, but how we get them matters more
Each of us is accountable for results. At home, at work, at play, in essence everywhere we are and everything we do, results define our efforts. When …
Independent rep from Turkey exemplifies power of relationships
HIGH POINT — Twice a year, premarket sets the stage for retailers to preview introductions typically officially introduced a month later at market by suppliers. …
The role of trade remedies — protection from unfair trade
By Daniel Pickard and Natan Tubman Today many industries across the United States are struggling. Manufacturers of home goods, furniture, cabinetry and other items are …
Subpoenas issued in class action lawsuit against Franchise Group, B. Riley
We reported in July the lawsuit brought against the Franchise Group, B. Riley Financial and former FRG CEO Brian Kahn by “former FRG investors,” including and …
Ikea’s ideas: Drones, pop-ups, resellers, renewables
We’ve lamented in this space before about the absence of an after-market of meaningful scale for furniture, a marketplace offering a bit more than the …
Industry observers weigh in on impact of port strike
HIGH POINT — With workers set to walk off the job today at every major East and Gulf Coast port, home furnishings importers are scrambling …
King Koil sees rise in private label business
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Mattress manufacturer, King Koil, said that it has been increasing its private label business over the past several months as retailers seek to build …
